www.lasergumdentist.com Gum Disease, or Periodontal Disease is a general term for bacterial infection that affects the gum tissue and bone that support the teeth in your mouth. Gum Disease, if left untreated, can cause pain in the mouth, bad breath, and may eventually even lead to tooth loss. Gum Disease is caused by a build up of plaque on the teeth. Plaque is that disgusting, yellow stuff on your teeth that is full of bacteria. It is essential that you floss and brush your teeth everyday to remove the plaque. Besides plaque, your lifestyle can cause gum disease. Your body’s immunity system must be strong. Exercising throughout the day and eating healthy is the best way to keep your immunity strong. But if you are unable to exercise throughout the day and a healthier menu is not available to you, you should try to stay away from sugars and starches. We all know sugar is bad for our teeth but starchy foods such as french fries feed the acids that eat away at your teeth’s enamel. Also, it is important to make sure you get enough sleep every night. Also stress can contribute to a lower immunity level. Unfortunately for all you women out there, you all are at a higher risk for gum disease. Due to changes in hormones during puberty, menopause and pregnancy, the tissues in your body become more sensitive and that includes your gum tissue. Also as reported in the Journal of Periodontology, there is a risk that women who are pregnant and have some form of Periodontal Disease are …

johndds.com Kids begin to loose their baby teeth around the age of 6. There are usually 20 baby teeth. Thats quite a few teeth for the Tooth Fairy to come for! The first teeth to be lost are usually the central incisors. This is then followed by the eruption of the first permanent molars. The last baby tooth is usually lost around the age of 12, and is the cuspid or second molar. 1.Brushing your teeth! My dentist tells me that we should brush our teeth after every meal but least 2 times a day. 2.Brush in a circular motion – When you brush you should brush up and down, in a circular motion, making sure to get the teeth in the back! Also gently brush your gums, as it helps keeps them healthy as well. 3.Fluoride toothpaste- Brushing with fluoride helps prevent cavities. 4.Flossing- My dentist tells me to floss at least once a day. When you floss you can get where your toothbrush cant go. 5.Eating the right foods- Make sure you are eating the right snacks that are healthy and that help build strong teeth. Not a lot of sugars or sodas or sweet treats! 6.See your Dentist- Make sure that you are seeing the Dentist at least 2 times a year. I get a cleaning every 6 months! It is very important to keep your teeth healthy! Healthy teeth make for a healthy happy smile! A smile filled with cavity less teeth! You can do it!

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